Slip resistant stationary baby walker

Abstract

A stationary baby walker including a slip resistant mat upon which a baby may practice walking.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention generally relates to baby walkers, and more particularly to a stationary baby walker with a slip resistant mat allowing a child to safely practice walking.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Baby walkers are used to allow children to safely practice walking. Such walkers may be comprised of a mobile structure. A child may freely move about via this structure while practicing walking. Known prior art of this design is typified by U.S. Pat. No. 4,773,639 (filed May 13, 1987).[0003]A disadvantage of baby walkers comprised of a mobile structure is the uncertainty of where the child may take the structure. There is a substantial risk that the child may roam off in the walker. Worse still is the possibility that a child may maneuver over an edge, namely the edge of a set of stairs, and get injured. If a child maneuvers over an edge of a set of stairs, the child may either fall out of the walker or the child may fall while remaining in the wal...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a stationary walker for children that can be placed on any surface, including slippery ones. It includes a frame, a movable inner seat, and a slip resistant mat on which the child can walk. The slip resistant mat helps keep the child's feet clean, even if the walker is placed on grass or dirt. The walker also has a rail system and interchangeable toys to encourage the child to walk back and forth. These toys can include teethers, mirrors, and electronic devices. The technical effects of this invention are that it provides a safe and comfortable way for children to practice walking, regardless of the surface they are placed on."

Problems solved by technology

A disadvantage of baby walkers comprised of a mobile structure is the uncertainty of where the child may take the structure.

There is a substantial risk that the child may roam off in the walker.

Worse still is the possibility that a child may maneuver over an edge, namely the edge of a set of stairs, and get injured.

If a child maneuvers over an edge of a set of stairs, the child may either fall out of the walker or the child may fall while remaining in the walker.

Stairs were also implicated in almost every case resulting in severe injuries.

A disadvantage of baby walkers comprised of a fixed stationary frame with a mobile inner component is the requirement that such a device be placed on a surface which provides the child traction (e.g., carpet).

If the unit is placed on a low friction surface (e.g., linoleum), the child will be unable to practice walking due to lack of traction.

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